Post-Conviction Victim Advocacy

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In most criminal cases, the guilty verdict is only the beginning. Many cases continue on through layers of appeals or are revisited at parole and psychiatric review hearings. As a victim of crime or a family member of a crime victim you have rights. One of them is to stay informed or involved in your case as it proceeds through the post-conviction process if you want to be.

If you are a victim with a case proceeding through one of the many stages of the post-conviction process, there may be some additional benefits available to you. You can apply for compensation for out of pocket counseling costs related to any new trauma created by these legal actions. You may also apply for travel reimbursement when attending one of these hearings. Before applying, please talk to a victim advocate about eligibility.

Post-Conviction Compensation Benefits - This application is for crime victims with a case proceeding through the post-conviction process. Benefits may include compensation for out of pocket counseling costs related to any new trauma created by these legal actions or travel reimbursement when attending a hearing. These benefits are available within six months of each post-conviction action. Before applying, please talk to a victim advocate about eligibility.